Technology Group Manager (Volunteer)

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Technology Group Manager, Technology Group (Volunteer )

Translation Commons is looking for a creative and motivated leader to take up the volunteer position of Technology Group Manager. Each group has two managers working in conjunction with each other to establish and manage a team of volunteers to fulfil the functions of the Technology Group. This is a great opportunity for you to contribute to an international volunteer organization and to share your expertise.

The Technology Group is responsible for fulfilling the technology needs of Translation Commons. This includes IT support and research, website management, TMS and CAT tool management, productivity tool management, and more.

Through this position, you will learn the inner workings of the tech department of a non-profit organization focused on languages. This role will help you pursue careers in product management, platform engineering, and UI/UX Design.

This is a volunteer and remote opportunity.

Responsibilities include:

• Working with the group advisor to develop and improve frameworks and communication channels for the different processes within the Technology Group;
• Creating roles that need to be filled within the Technology Group and interviewing volunteers to fill these roles;
• Managing and motivating the Technology Group to ensure that progress is being made;
• Delegating tasks to Technology Group volunteers to ensure the functioning of the group;
• Making final decisions related to the Technology Group;
• Being the central point of contact for all Technology needs;
• Acting as owners on the Group’s G-Suite and adding members and access rights;
• Being ultimately responsible for the deliverables produced by the group.

We are looking for individuals with the following qualifications:

• Ability to motivate and inspire volunteers;
• Visionary outlook of the group’s contribution to TC’s mission;
• A "go-getter" attitude and the ability to take initiative to develop new goals for the Technology Group;
• Ability to identify problems and to use creativity and initiative to solve them;
• Strong project management skills;
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead meetings;
• Weekly commitment of at least 5 hours per week.

After applying, the candidate will be asked to participate in a short virtual interview.